Description

Artichokes are one of the most fascinating and delicious vegetables in the world. An artichoke isn't just a side dish anymore! The following ideas offer new ways healthy, fresh artichokes can take the place of high-calorie foods and even stretch your food budget. Instead of a high-calorie tortilla, make Artichips by using cooked artichoke leaves as dippers. Use an already cooked artichoke as an edible bowl. No matter what the size, you can make several servings out of one whole, fresh artichoke. Use to create artichoke dip, one of the world's greatest appetizers (and guilt free pleasures!). These are just a few of many ideas to make artichokes a regular and satisfying part of your culinary routine.

Misc

Each year we experience appearance in artichokes which is called
epidermal peel (a.k.a. wind scar, a.k.a. wind burn, frosted artichokes). This is caused by the heavier than normal winds and cold climate. This is something we experience every year during the winter months. Included are some pictures of artichokes with this epidermal peel. These are entirely cosmetic differences on the artichokes and do not affect the quality of the artichoke. These are merely cosmetic differences on the artichokes and do not affect the quality of the artichoke.